Acid Jazz

Acid Jazz Records started in 1987 by Eddie Piller with the help of Gilles Peterson. Acid Jazz has constantly championed new talent in the funk, soul and mod arenas. At the time the label was so unique that the genre it championed was named after the record label by Style Magazines ID editor John Godfrey. Releasing the first recordings by The Brand New Heavies, Jamiroquai, D-Influence as well as many others whilst also rediscovering classic artists such as Terry Callier and Gregory Isaacs. In recent years the label has been working with new talent including Matt Berry and New Street Adventure. The label will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2018.

Years running

29

Location

East London

Founded by

Eddie Piller

Gilles Peterson

Key Figures:

2M

Plays on Spotify for Matt Berry - Take My Hand

4

Platinum Albums from the Brand New Heavies

5M

Plays on Youtube for Smoove – I’m A Man

35M

Jamiroquai Albums Sold Worldwide

Key Words:

Acid JazzSoulJazzFunkFolkIndieIndependentGround-breaking

Label Timeline:

1988

Eddie Piller and Gilles Peterson establish their new label Acid Jazz Records releasing their first record by Galliano.

1989

Acid Jazz tracked down and relaunched the career of seminal folk/soul singer Terry Callier.

1990

Now in sole control of the label Eddie Piller releases the debut album by The Brand New Heavies which spends a year on the US R&B charts with 4 top 40 UK hits.